Behavior Technician (BT) / Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
Ascend Autism
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- Pay
- $20 to $27
- an hour
- Location
- Westport, CT
- Work style
- On-site
- Posted
- Oct 10
- 9 days ago
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About the company
Ascend Autism
Hospital & health care · 51 to 200 employees
What you'll do
- Provide center-based 1:1 ABA therapy to children with autism, implement treatment plans and behavior intervention strategies, and maintain documentation and data.
- Teach life skills and support children's development while participating in team meetings and training.
What you need
- Sit, stand, and kneel on the floor throughout the day
- Lift up to 45 pounds at a time
- Able to safely respond to physically demanding behaviors per protocol
- Ability to be attentive and focused in a busy environment
- Education: a high school diploma
Key skills
Fluent in EnglishApplied Behavior Analysis (ABA)behavior intervention strategiesdata collectiondocumentationworking with childrendevelopmental disabilities
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Perks
- Paid RBT certification & training
- 401(k) with 4% company match
- Health, Dental & Vision insurance
- CEU/ PDU reimbursement
- Tuition discounts
- loan reimbursement opportunities
- Referral Bonus program
- BCBA supervision hours and mentorship
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What We Offer:
Pay: $20–$27 per hour, based on experience
Schedule Monday through Friday
35-40 hour and 20+ hours weekly schedules available
Paid RBT certification & training
Opportunities for raises every 6 months through performance reviews
BCBA supervision hours and mentorship
401(k) with 4% company match
Health, Dental & Vision insurance for qualifying employees
CEU/ PDU reimbursement + ongoing professional development
Tuition discounts & loan reimbursement opportunities
Referral Bonus program
The Role:
This is a center-based Behavior Technician (BT) / Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) role serving children with an age range of 2-7 years, focused on early intervention, social development, and school readiness.
You'll work in a collaborative clinical environment that primarily focuses on:
Center-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy
Communication, social, and daily living skills
Natural environment and play-based learning
In-person BCBA support and supervision
What You'll Be Doing:
Providing center-based 1:1 ABA therapy to children with autism
Implementing treatment plans and behavior intervention strategies
Maintaining accurate documentation, data collection, and reporting
Teaching life skills and supporting children’s development
Participating in team meetings, training, and professional development
Ensuring compliance with BACB and company standards
Qualifications:
Required
Fluent in English
High school diploma or equivalent
Willingness to obtain Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Certification
Genuine interest in working actively and playfully with young children
Reliable transportation to and from the center
Preferred but Not Required
Experience working with children
Experience with developmental disabilities
College coursework or a degree in psychology, education, early childhood development, special education, social work, or a related field
Physical Requirements:
Sit, stand, and kneel on the floor throughout the day
Lift up to 45 pounds at a time
Able to safely respond to physically demanding behaviors per protocol
Ability to be attentive and focused in a busy environment